Words of encouragement

Old African proverb: "Asking is not stealing!"   from Marv Bowers - Colorado Springs.  Missionary pilot in Africa for many years.

Old Chinese (?) proverb: "When the student is ready, a teacher will come!"   from some friends in China

New Bullard proverb: "A word of encouragement may open a 'stuck' door!"   from having a blogging door opened by a word and act of encouragement.  Now to learn how to close a door and let some thoughts germinate before sending them into the world.